Twill tape
A durable, woven cotton tape used to finish and stabilize the back neckline and side slits.
Where it is used
Basting Twill Tape to Collar
p. 3- Finish one of the long edges of the collar neckline with twill tape. To do this, wrap the edge with the folded tape and baste it in place using hand stitches.
Preparing Twill Tape
p. 3- Pre-shrink the twill tape, then measure out the neckline edge of the collar and add 2–4 cm. Press the twill tape in half lengthwise.
Topstitching Twill Tape
p. 4- Topstitch the twill tape 0.1 cm from its edge. Check from the wrong side to make sure the tape's edge is sewn down evenly along the entire seam. Remove any basting stitches, and trim the loose ends of the tape to match the short edges of the collar. Press with an iron.
Positioning Twill Tape on Zipper Inside
p. 7- Place the twill tape along the zipper on the inside, lining up the edge of the tape with the zipper stitching. Pin the tape to the zipper tape, forming a frame and covering the lower edge of the zipper. Start and finish attaching the twill tape by overlapping onto the collar by 1–2 cm.
Sewing Twill Tape to Zipper
p. 7- Sew the twill tape onto the zipper tape, stitching along the inner edge of the tape. Please note: the twill tape should only be sewn to the zipper tape and not to the dress itself.
Finishing Twill Tape
p. 8- Hand stitch the free edge of the twill tape with invisible stitches around the zipper, or topstitch it at the edge of the tape using a sewing machine. Press to finish.
17.2.4 - 17.2.5. Stitch and baste tape
p. 9- Stitch one side of the tape into the collar-to-neckline seam. Position the tape on the collar piece side. Tuck the ends of the twill tape inside the placket. Baste the other side of the tape 0.1 cm from the edge.
Baste Twill Tape to Collar
p. 5- Finish one of the long edges of the collar neckline with the twill tape. To do this, wrap the pressed tape around the edge and baste it in place by hand.
Prepare Twill Tape
p. 5- Pre-shrink the twill tape, measure the neckline edge, and add 2–4 cm to the length. Fold the twill tape in half and press it flat.
Stitch Twill Tape
p. 6- Stitch the twill tape 0.1 cm from its edge. Make sure the tape's edge is caught in the seam along its entire length on the wrong side. Remove the basting stitches, trim any loose ends of the tape flush with the short edges of the collar. Press the seam.
Baste Twill Tape to Zipper
p. 10- Pre-shrink the twill tape, then place it along the back side of the zipper tape, making sure the tape’s edge lines up with the zipper stitching. Baste the tape to the zipper tape. Lay the twill tape so it overlaps the collar by 1–2 cm, finishing by covering the seam allowance at the hem by another 1–2 cm.
Topstitch Twill Tape
p. 10- Topstitch the twill tape onto the zipper tape. Use a single-toe presser foot to stitch right at the edge of the tape. Press to set the seam.
Related terms
← requiresTwill tape binding
← requiresTwill tape neckline finish
depends onPre-shrinking
depends onPre-shrinking
← stabilized byCollar attachment
← requiresSide seam slit
connected toZipper
compatible withKnit fabric
← stabilized byZipper insertion
← stabilized byNon-separating zipper tape